summer dormancy
The effects of aestivation are largely the same as for hibernation.
climate
typical weather in region
The climates of northern countries like northern Canada, northern Europe, and Mongolia are very cold.
crack
thin break
There was a large crack on the wall right after the earthquake.
hibernate
pass winter asleep
Some animals hibernate in the winter.
include
contain
His name is not included in the list.
lizard
four-legged reptile
My brother has a pet lizard named Larry.
shelter
structure that protects or covers
The people made shelters to stay warm.
squirrel
small bushy-tailed rodent
The squirrel ate my hazelnut that I'm holding!
underground
beneath Earth's surface
A subway travels underground!
weather
state of atmosphere
The weather in Korea is very cold in winter.
ability
the power or skill to do something
Some people have the ability to roll their tongues into a U-shape.
confidence
belief in own abilities
You should have confidence in your skills.
convince
to make them sure of something
She convinced me to buy the house.
division
dividing one number by another
A season is also a division of the year!
encourage
to make them want to do something
My football coach will encourage us when we are losing.
experiment
scientific test
This is an experiment to see if our new idea will work.
impress
to make that person proud
He was able to impress the girls with his new dance.
multiplication
mathematical operation
Students have hard time solving multiplication problems.
primary school
same as elementary school
She went to a primary school at the age of 8.
subtraction
deduction of number
You must study subtraction after mastering addition.
audience
people watching performance
The audience waited for the movie to begin.
bitter
When a person is bitter, they are upset with someone or a situation.
He was extremely bitter when his computer crashed.
death
the act of dying
The death of our mother was difficult to handle.
despite
regardless of
We still played the soccer game, despite the fact that it was raining.
enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is a very strong good feeling about something.
The crowd showed their enthusiasm for the soccer team by cheering loudly.
gossip
Gossip is information that might be untrue but is still discussed anyway.
The friends exchanged gossip about the people they knew in school.
scene
division of act of play
The screenwriter spent a lot of time planning each scene in the movie.
sword
long-bladed weapon
A thousand small swords!’ I thought. I looked down. They were arrows!
theater
place for plays
How are Chinese and Japanese theater different?
tragedy
tragic play
She were in a tragedy on the stage.
apparently
in a way that is easy to see or understand; in an obvious manner
He apparently had never read that book before.
appeal
attract or fascinate somebody
Wrestling programs are more appealing to boys than girls.
arrogant
proudly contemptuous
People think he is very arrogant because he always tells others what to do.
bright
intensely colored
It is too bright outside today.
landscape
visually distinct scenery
The outdoor landscape was beautiful with all the mountains and lakes.
model
a copy of something that is usually smaller than the real thing
We are building a model of the skeleton for the biology class.
oil paint
paint containing oil
This was Davinci's first oil painting on canvas.
portrait
picture of person
He bought a new portrait of himself.
unusual
remarkable
Their uniforms are very unusual.
wife
man's spouse
My mother has been my father's wife for years.
combine
to join together in one whole combine eggs, sugar and vanilla in the bowl and then mix them.
examine
to look at it carefully
The doctor examined my eyes today.
human
member of human species humans have adapted to live all over the world.
inner
near or closer to center
I began listening to my own feelings and inner wisdom.
inventor
a person who creates new things
Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest inventors of his day.
lifelike
true to life
I think it is incredible that artists can make things that are so lifelike out of metal.
lifetime
encompassing an entire lifespan
Vickie has been a lifetime friend of ours.
observer
somebody who sees or watches something
The observer was looking at the classroom.
parachute
canopy for slowing fall from aircraft
The space capsule was so big it had eight parachutes to help it land safely.
talented
having natural ability
She is a talented musician.
blind
unable to see
Brad is blind in one eye.
complex
not being simple
The process of creating each pot is complex.
continue
to keep doing something, or to keep happening without stopping
It's better to continue what you are doing to the end, than quitting halfway.
deaf
When someone is deaf, they cannot hear.
Susan was born deaf.
genius
a person of rare talent and ability
Certainly, Mozart was one of the great musical geniuses of any era.
immortal beloved
is the mysterious addressee of a love letter which composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Beethoven's "immortal beloved" remains a mystery, and continues to generate debate.
orchestra
large group of musicians
You can hear different types of instruments in an orchestra.
remarkable
interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
All of the contestants have remarkable talents.
symphony
a long piece of music performed by an orchestra
Composers like Mozart and Bach wrote some of the most popular symphonies in the world.
western
in west
The sun set over the western mountains.
appliance
domestic electrical machine
Many homes have appliances like toasters and refrigerators.
couple
two people sharing lives
I need to buy a couple of cans of soup.
decoration
something used for adornment
The houses are used for decoration, and for eating!
department store
a large store that sells perfume, clothes, toys, things for the home, and sometimes food
My mother can spend hours at the department store.
housewarming
a party given after moving in to a new house
Thanks for inviting me to your housewarming party.
linen
a fabric made from flax
All US bills weigh one gram and are printed on paper made out of cotton and linen.
present
gift
I brought Bobbi a present because she was sick.
register
to put a name or information on an official list or book
Manny and Jim registered at the new healthclub today.
stuff
Stuff is a word used to refer to things without mentioning the things by name.
We gave a lot of stuff to the charity.
wedding
a marriage ceremony
Zeus gave the couple a box as a wedding present.
available
can get it
There were many seats available in the room.
dealer
seller or trader
The dealer gave everyone a card.
endangered
at risk of extinction
We all need to help in protecting endangered species.
envelope
paper cover for letter
She is sticking a stamp on the envelope.
exchange
give something and get something
We exchanged cell phone numbers on the bus.
inexpensive
cheap: not costing much money
They wanted to stay in an inexpensive hotel during the holiday.
refreshment
something to eat and drink
Would you like some refreshments after dinner?
stamp
gummed paper paying for postage
Put a stamp on your postcard before you mail it.
trade
exchange something
The two leaders decided to trade their weapons before leaving the town.
various
of different kinds
She has various kinds of bag in her closet.
at the same time
simultaneously
She was laughing and crying at the same time.
barber
somebody who cuts hair
The barber is trimming the man's hair.
bowling
rolling ball at pins
A perfect score in bowling is 300.
championship
contest to decide champion
The ice-skating championship was awarded to Yuna Kim.
defeat
beat competitor
The champion defeated the challenger in the last round.
finger
digit of hand
We have ten fingers.
fist
clenched hand
The angry boy tightened his fist.
flat
even and smooth
We must build the basketball court on flat ground.
palm
inner surface of hand
Her palm was cold and freezing.
scissors
instrument for cutting something
You should use the scissors to cut the paperbag.
ailment
illness
Because of this, there were some very strange treatments for simple ailments.
blind
unable to see
Brad is blind in one eye.
burglar
illegal intruder
The police caught the burglar at 3am in the morning.
companion
somebody to be with
Phileas longtime companion was her dog named Collie.
compassion
sympathy
Mother Teresa has become a role model for compassion and caring in a sorrowing world.
fellow
companion
Many of my fellows agreed with the plan to modernize our accounting system.
heart attack
damage to heart
Jake’s mother had a heart attack when she was 40 years old.
loyal
faithful
A loyal friend will always support you during times of trouble and hardship.
scare away
frighten somebody
They scared away the pigeons on the street.
spirit
life force of person
Many religions emphasize the immortal characteristic of the human spirit.
aerobics
fitness exercises
She does aerobics every day.
center
place for particular activity
The hotel is located in the center of the town.
discount
reduction in price
University students are offered a discount when purchasing tickets.
expert
somebody skilled or knowledgeable
The professor is an expert in physics.
fitness
being physically fit
Physical fitness is very important.
kindergarten
preschool
Can you please pick up James frim the kindergarten?
outdoor
concerned with open air
She hates to participate outdoor activities.
serious
very bad or great
Too much rain can be a serious problem for farmers.
slide
structure that children play on
The children lined up to go down the slide.
suit
be right
The style of the dress suits her perfectly.
chemical
relating to chemistry
We watched as a chemical reaction took place between the substances.
chlorophyll
green plant pigment used in photosynthesis
Within the chlorophyll, the light photons are converted into energy packets for the plant to use.
earthquake
shaking of earth's crust
There is an earthquake almost daily in Japan.
fade
gradually become less bright or loud
The washing machine faded my blue shirt.
migrate
move from place to place
When the temperature drops, birds will often migrate to places with warmer climates.
nest
a place where birds live
A bird had made a nest in the tree.
reveal
expose something
When are you going to reveal your secret?
sense
to recognize the presence of something
The computer sensed a virus in its software.
survive
not die or disappear
Polar bears are able to survive in the most extreme environments.
thief
somebody who steals
The thief was sent to jail.
audition
test performance by candidate
They are holding auditions for the upcoming school play.
kidnap
abduct somebody
The terrorist often kidnap innocent people.
line
actor's words
How you say the actor's lines is one of the most important things in acting.
pirate
robber at sea
He was a pirate with only one eye.
positive
optimistic
The musician received a positive response from the public.
princess
royal woman or girl
The princess lives in the most beautiful castle.
script
text of play or broadcast
You should memorize the script so that you can perform well on stage.
sword
long-bladed weapon
A thousand small swords!’ I thought. I looked down. They were arrows!
treasure
jewels and precious objects
The treasure was all stolen by the burglar.
weapon
device designed to injure or kill
This weapon will help the soldiers defeat their enemies in battle.
apply
to make an application or request
This explanation will not apply to all cases.
arithmetic
basic math, calculation
A solid understanding of arithmetic is crucial for studying algebra.
equal
identical
I have three pencils and you have three pencils. We are equal.
equipment
necessary items
What sort of equipment will I need to climb?
huge
enormous
The Statue of Liberty is a huge statue.
imagine
form image of something in mind
Tom imagined himself of being an astronaut.
multiply
perform multiplication
If you multiply two by two, you get four.
require
need something or somebody
We require teachers to have a university degree before applying for vacancies.
subtract
deduct arithmetically
Children learned how to subtract numbers from 1 to 10
suppose
imagine as possible
I suppose he will be back home at 11pm.
apologize
express remorse for something
You must apologize to people when you hurt them.
call someone names
swear at someone
Billy cried when the other kids called him names.
location
position
She told me the location and I found her.
manners
social behavior
You should learn your manners!
mistake
incorrect act or decision
I got the question wrong because of a simple mistake.
object
something visible or tangible
The moving object was being controlled by Harry.
remind
cause to think of something
We never have to remind it to beat.
respect
esteem
The rich man taught young Kim to respect the animals.
spy
act as spy
My sister asked me to spy on my youger brother.
succeed
follow something in time
Some people succeed at climbing Mt. Everest.
difference
distinguishing feature
The main difference between the TVs is the price.
divorce
official ending of marriage
Mrs. Lyons was seeking a(n) divorce from her husband.
expect
confidently believe something
She was expecting a visit from her grandfather.
increase
make or become larger or greater
We are trying to increase our sales this month.
marriage
legal relationship between spouses
Their marriage lasted for thirty-seven years.
population
the number of people
The world population is 7 billion.
prefer
like somebody or something better
I prefer drinking coffee than tea.
single
without spouse or partner
She wanted to be single until the age of 30.
trend
a general direction or tendency
Current trends in South Korea is wearing short pants.
unmarried
not married
The unmarried couple were going on a date in Seoul.
amount
declare winner by voting
The amount of flour wasn't enough for the bread.
average
typical amount
The average person works eight hours a day.
choice
act of choosing something or somebody
Her first choice was salad and second was chicken.
election
event at which people vote
This year's elections will be historic for our country.
equal
identical
They were given equal rights to speak on the podium.
household
people who live together
A lot of household wastes can be recycled.
method
way of doing something
Everyone has a different method of solving the problems.
privilege
give somebody special rights
My parents gave me a privilege to watch television.
tie
have equal score
The two teams tied each other during the contest.
vote
to express an opinion or choice by raising one's hand, casting a vote, or speaking
The citizens will vote for a new mayor next week.
active
showing involvement or energy
David needs an active lifestyle.
beard
hair growing on man's chin
He loves his grandfather's hairy beard.
blackboard
board on which to write things
The blackboard was full of writings after the class.
demonstrate
explain workings of something
She demonstrated her plans to the co-workers.
edge
border
The edge of the pool was very slippery.
gesture
body movements
My teacher makes lots of gestures when she speaks.
guilty
officially found responsible for crime
I felt guilty when I took her snacks.
judge
a senior official in court of law
The judge didn't decide who the innocent was.
remain
continue in specified condition
Jane remained in the building because the weather was bad.
wastebasket
container for waste
Throw out your trash to the wastebasket and clean the room!
adventure
exciting experience
Walton was going to start a great adventure and wished he had a friend to share it with.
childhood
somebody's earliest years
My childhood was full of memories with my family.
goodbye
act of leaving
SHe didn't want to say goodbye, but it was time for him to leave.
include
contain
You should include your name on the list.
interest
enjoyable things
Their interest was reading out the main topic of a newspaper everyday.
keep in touch
to stay in contact with someone
My friend and I always keep in touch though we live far apart from eachother.
major
student in specialty
Janet wants to major in mathematics.
remind
cause to think of something
I always have to remind my mother to close the door before leaving the room.
shy
uncomfortable with others
He was too shy to ask her to marry him.
used to
indicates habitual action
I used to like skate boarding when I was 16 years old.
born
brought into being by birth
Dolly was cloned at a university in Scotland. Dolly was born on July 5th, 1996.
boxer
fighter; fighter in boxing matches
His dream was to become a boxer.
confusing
not understandable
The answer to the question was confusing.
driver's license
document permitting somebody to drive
She got her driver's license when she was 20 years old.
name after
to give someone or something the same name as someone or something else
Apple, the technology company, was named after that apple!
navigator
somebody in charge of navigation
Mason was a navigator on a bomber in World War II.
nickname
an informal name or title for someone given by friends or family, often determined by a person's appearance, interests or actions
Maria's nickname was ＂Smalls＂ because she was much shorter than all of her friends.
pure
not mixed
This material is warrented to be pure silk.
ridiculous
unreasonable
Steven looked ridiculous with those huge hat.
success
achievement of intention
The success of her last project helped the company's problem.
accountant
somebody who checks finances
The accountant helped me keep track of my money.
career
long-term or lifelong job
Her career in the medical field spanned over 30 years.
consider
judge something
You should consider it carefully.
factor
influence
Some say love is the only factor to a relationship. I think there are many others.
impatient
easily annoyed
The impatient child cried because he wanted to leave the room.
mood
state of mind
Lisa was in a good mood because I gave her all the sweets.
personality
somebody's set of characteristics
His personality was quite eccentric when it came to interacting with others.
salary
payment for nonmanual work
His salary increased as his performance at work improved.
status
rank
She had achieved the status of being the smartest girl in the class.
unfriendly
hostile
He's very unfriendly and I'm afraid to talk to him.
accurate
correct
If the scale is accurate, then the package weighs six pounds.
actual
real
The actual examination will be held tomorrow morning.
conversation
casual talk
My dad and I had a great conversation about my future.
dislike
not like somebody or something
I dislike the taste of a cucumber.
improve
make or become better
His handwriting has greatly improved as he practiced writing everyday.
intention
aim or objective
My intention was to help you, not hurt you.
interpret
find meaning of something
Can you please interpret what she wants to say?
measurement
measuring of something
The measurement of the room was off by a few inches.
negative
pessimistic
The most negative problem of the program is its high cost.
shrink
To shrink means to get smaller.
If you stick to a healthy diet, your stomach will shrink!
atmosphere
gas around astronomical object
The sky is also known as the atmosphere.
crocodile
large reptile with strong jaws
The big crocodile came up out of the water.
dinosaur
extinct reptile
There were many types of dinosaurs in the past.
earthquake
shaking of earth's crust
There is an earthquake almost daily in Japan.
exist
be, live
When my father was born, color television did not exist.
extinct
no longer in existence
How did dinosaurs became extinct?
meteor
fiery mass of rock from space
The meteor shined brightly in the night sky.
mystery
puzzling event or situation
The question of the origins of the universe is perhaps the greatest mystery for all humankind.
reptile
cold-blooded scaly vertebrate
The zoo has a lot of reptiles.
tidal
relating to the regular rising and falling of the level of the ocean
Surfers use small tidal waves to ride on their boards.
check-up
investigate
You should go for a check up if you think you're sick.
clue
aid in solving mystery
We used the clues to guess the answer.
injure
hurt somebody or something
I was injured when I fell from the swing.
observe
watch something attentively
Tony observed the class before beginning the lesson.
ranch
livestock farm on rangeland
There are many horses in that ranch.
surgery
medical procedures involving operations
You can’t have anything to eat or drink before surgery.
tumor
mass of tissue
Doctors recently discovered a brain tumor in the woman's brain.
vaccination
immunize somebody
Leo needs to get a vaccination tha prevents from getting a flu.
veterinarian
practitioner of veterinary medicine
Wanda became a veterinarian because she loves dogs.
wound
injury to body
The wound will soon heal.
certainly
definitely
She certainly won't forget the appointment.
chills
moderate coldness
The chills from the cold wind made John shiver.
common
everyday
Is it common for the weather to be cold?
fever
unusually high body temperature
Corinna is resting because she has a high fever.
flu
widespread viral illness
I missed four days of work last year when I was sick with the flu.
plenty
large amount
I have plenty of cookies so you can take one.
sore
painful
The thumb was swollen and it was sore.
stomachache
pain in the stomach
Mona got a terrible stomachache after she ate the clams.
thermometer
an instrument for measuring temperature
You’ve got a 103 temperature on the thermometer. You’re definitely sick.
tongue
the soft, movable piece of flesh, inside the mouth, used for tasting, eating and, in people, for talking
You taste food with your tongue.
awful
extremely bad
He looked awful when he had his haircut.
bead
ball for necklace
Women love to wear pearl beads around their neck.
bless
make somebody or something holy
The angel blessed the newborn baby to keep it safe.
dust
small dry particles
In this picture, the bright yellow dust inside the purple tulip is pollen.
muscle
body tissue producing movement
You can see soccer players stretching their muscles.
particle
tiny piece
Small particles of the dirt were present in the winter.
plague
epidemic disease
Genesis accounts the telling of the deadly plagues that brought disaster to Egypt.
protect
keep somebody or something safe
The cover protects the machine.
sneeze
make sneeze
Please use a tissue when you sneeze.
tiny
extremely small
You cannot eat me. I am too tiny.
amount
quantity
We've had a huge amount of help from people.
challenge
stimulating test of abilities
You should challenge someone who lies about you.
control
ability to manage something
He grabbed the controls and steered the machine away from the people.
crossword puzzle
word puzzle on square grid
Children loves to play crossword puzzle.
direction
way
Which direction should we go from here?
frozen
with ice
The frozen yogurt is everyone's favorite dessert.
make sure
to check that something is the case, or that something has been done as instructed or requested
Please make sure you turn off the light when you leave the room.
ski
board used to slide across snow skiing is her favorite sport.
snowboard
board for sliding on snow
I'll bring snowboard when I go skiing.
stuck
jammed or caught
The submarine was stuck and couldn't move.
appreciate
understand something
Mozart thought that people in a big city would appreciate his work.
bitter
having a sharp, bad taste; not sweet
He was extremely bitter when his computer crashed.
black tea
tea leaves fermented before drying
Some people can't drink black tea.
dump
drop or put down something carelessly
She dumped the garbage into the trash can.
flavor
characteristic taste
Shannon enjoys a strong flavor of black coffee.
incident
event
The strange incident remained as a mystery.
revolution
overthrow of government
The revolution in Russia led to the creation of the Soviet Union.
shipment
goods shipped together
The goods are ready for shipment.
taste
to briefly experience something to see what it is like and if more is wanted
Never before have I tasted defeat like this.
valuable
worth great deal of money
She has a lot of valuable jewelry.
accidentally
incidental
I accidentally dialed the wrong number by mistake.
against
in competition with
A parasol is designed to protect against sunlight.
ankle
joint between foot and leg
He hurt his ankle when he fell down the stairs.
coach
somebody who trains sports players
Tiger Woods’ dad used to be his coach.
disappointed
not satisfied
What are you looking so disappointed about?
injury
physical damage
He dropped out of the race because of an injury.
reply
respond to what somebody says
Should I reply to his text message right away?
return
come or go back
May I return these pants if they don’t fit?
suddenly
happening quickly and unexpectedly
The girls were having a good time when, suddenly, the doorbell rang.
swell
become larger than normal
After he twisted his foot, his ankle swelled and turned red.
cargo
goods carried as freight
Many ships don’t carry much cargo.
complicated
difficult
The test was very complicated, and I don't think I did very well.
container
object used to hold something
We need to have a big container so we can bring food for the picnic.
haul
pull or drag something
Mally was able to haul away more seaweed than her elderly grandfather.
junk
used goods for sale
Throw all your junks in the bin.
massive
bulky
The wheels on his truck were massive.
moving van
van for transporting furniture
We should hire a moving van after packing all the bags to move out.
suitcase
container for belongings during travel
He had two suitcases for the trip to Boracay.
transport
carry somebody or something
The pineapples are transported in large trucks.
truck
large commercial freight transport vehicle
The goods were loaded onto a truck for transport.
average
typical amount
The average rate to stay at this hotel room is $120.
cigarette
roll of shredded tobacco
You have to be at least 18 years old to legally buy cigarettes in the US.
force
compel somebody
The manager forced the employees to work long hours without pay.
individual
of or for one person
I will consider each individual case separately before I come to any conclusions.
leader
somebody whom people follow
He is a good leader for this company.
passenger
somebody traveling in vehicle
There are 200 passengers on board for this flight.
safety
freedom from danger
This is a place where children can play in safety.
seat belt
security harness
Put on your seatbelt.
smoke
use tobacco
Is there an area near here where I can smoke?
survive
not die or disappear
Polar bears are able to survive in the most extreme environments.
airline
system of flying
A pilot needs to use this airline.
deal
bargain
He has got a great deal on his new car.
deliver
carry something to somebody
I am going to deliver this package.
kangaroo
marsupial with powerful hindquarters
The kangaroo at the zoo was the most popular animal.
luggage
suitcases and bags
Did you remember where you placed your luggage?
manage
administer or run something
I had to manage the meeting by myself.
rainforest
thick tropical forest
There are many rare rainforest animals.
round trip
trip there and back
The price of the round trip was $315.
thunderstorm
a storm with thunder and lightning and heavy rain
She was scared of thunderstorms last night.
unpleasant
not pleasing
You drink a raw egg every morning? That looks quite unpleasant.
afford
be able to buy something
He could not afford a new car, so he bought a used one.
business
air-travel category
He booked a business class ticket on his way to Korea.
curtain
cloth hung to cover something
She opened the curtains to let the light get into the room.
delay
make somebody or something late
There was a car accident that delayed my bus.
economy
cheaper category
Most people fly in the economy class.
first class
best accommodations first class tickets for the trip were quite expensive.
flight
process or act of flying
I watched the baby bird make his first flight.
international
involving several countries
Trade between countries is called international trade.
passenger
somebody traveling in vehicle
There are 200 passengers on board for this flight.
service
work for customers
Although the service was slow, the waiters were polite.
acid
corrosive substance
If there is too much pollution, rain can turn to acid rain.
Alzheimer's disease
medical disorder causing dementia
There is no treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
cancer
malignant tumor
Smoking causes lung cancer, so you should stop right away.
carpool
group using own cars in turn
She used to carpool the car when her car was broken.
effect
the result of a particular influence
Because he worked fewer hours a week, the effect could be seen in his weekly pay.
exhaust
tire somebody out
The participants were asked to do these tasks until they felt exhausted.
fume
Fumes are unhealthy smoke and gases that are made by fires or chemicals.
The engine put unpleasant, black fumes into the air.
nitrogen
colorless odorless gas
Under the ground, the bean plant’s roots add nitrogen to the soil.
reduce
to lessen or decrease
I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.
sulfur
yellow nonmetallic element
The air was filled with the smell of sulfur.
breakfast
day's first meal
you chould eat your breakfast before going to class.
cave
large underground hollow
Many bats flew out of the caves.
deck
floor surface across ship
The deck of the ship was washed every morning.
explore
travel for discovery
When the children found the cave, they explored it.
island
piece of land surrounded by water
Which island in Hawaii are you going to?
lounge
public room for relaxing
The lounge was full of travellers.
on board
into or on a vehicle, especially a train, boat, or airplane
The captain went on board his ship.
seashell
empty shell of sea organism
We started to pick up the seashells on the shore.
shore
the edge of a large body of water
All of the boats were floating near the shore.
volleyball
team sport
I play both tennis and volleyball.
cancel
a request will not happen
She cancelled the rest of her plans because of the rain.
continue
to keep doing something, or to keep happening without stopping
It's better to continue what you are doing to the end, than quitting halfway.
degree
unit of temperature measurement
The temperature fell 10 degrees last night.
forecast
a statement about what is going to happen
The weather forecast for the next three days is supposed to be warm and sunny.
groceries
food sold in grocery store
She bought some groceries on her way back home.
occasional
occurring irregularly
It is cloudy with occasional showers.
resident
somebody living in a place
The residents of Hawaii enjoy a very scenic view.
shower
brief fall of rain
The shower was over and a rainbow appeared from the sky.
spell
period of time
Before becoming a famous actor, he worked as a waiter for a spell.
unbelievable
being very hard to believe and probably not true
The Yellowstone caldera was a real place with unbelievable strangeness and beauty.
attach
to fasten; to join
I usually use a paperclip to attach two pieces of paper together.
behave
act
You cannot behave the way you do.
concentrate
think intensely about something
These children can’t concentrate on their work.
flexible
capable of being modified or adapted
Because she was self-employed, her schedule was very flexible.
incredible
wonderful, fabulous
The incredible cake was made by a 10 year old.
invention
the process of creating a new device or idea
The computer is a useful invention.
ladder
a device made of two long pieces of metal, wood or rope, connected by steps, that is used to reach high places
The other little people brought some ladders.
portable
easily moved around
The mother bought each of her children a portable CD player.
unusual
being rare or uncommon; not ordinary
It is not unusual for people to ask me questions about my job and family. In fact, I get a lot of such questions.
waist
the middle part of your body
Empire dresses had a high waist.
contest
a game or a race
The girls had a contest to see who could jump higher.
determine
to decide; to find the truth
It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.
disturb
to bother people while they are trying to do something, or prevent them from continuing
No one likes to be disturbed when sleeping.
frequency
The frequency of something is the number of times that it happens.
The frequency of rainstorms is very high, especially during the spring.
invisible
impossible to see
The monster was invisible, nonetheless, the little girl was still terrified of it.
knock someone down
make somebody or something fall
The man knock him down when the thief was running away.
measure
find size or quantity of something
Eratosthenes, the Greek librarian in Alexandria, was able to measure the circumference of Earth using simple geometry
microphone
device for converting sounds
The singer’s microphone broke and people could hardly hear him sing.
powerful
being able to control or influence people, events, or things
The president is the most powerful official in our government.
reduce
to lessen or decrease
I would like to reduce the amount of coffee I consume each day.
calculator
a small electronic or mechanical device that can solve mathematical problems
We were allowed to use a calculator during our math exam.
convert
to change it into something else
The man converted his messy field into a garden of flowers.
dimension
measurement of size of something
All these are deep pleasures which combine all my senses and momentarily transport me into another dimension of living.
equivalent
being alike in quality, value, purpose or degree
1000 milliliters is equivalent to 1 liter.
figure out
work something out
The students are trying to figure out the magician's trick.
height
Height is how tall someone or something is
My height is 168 centimeters.
measurement
the act or process of ascertaining dimensions, quantity, or capacity
Her measurement of the room was off by a few inches.
multiply
perform multiplication
If you multiply two by two, you get four.
weigh
to see how heavy it is
The little dog weighed exactly 3 kgs.
width
distance across
the measurement of something
convenient
making life easier
This is a very convenient method for banks and store owners to check if a bill is real or not.
criticize
express disapproval of somebody or something
Stravinsky criticized many things he didn’t like about his own country.
face to face
in each other's presence
We have plenty of opportunities to communicate with people face to face.
lonely
causing feelings of sadness because one is alone
When you are isolated you begin to feel lonely.
opinion
personal view
Our opinion did not differ from that of the other parents.
response
a reaction to something
What was his response when he found out his wife was pregnant?
statistics
a set of numerical data
The statistics show that teenagers are less likely to attend lectures than those over 20.
tool
device for doing work
The man used the tools to fix the computer.
transform
change something dramatically
Water pumps can transform communities.
wisely
in a wise, or smart way
Use your time wisely by reviewing for the exam.
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